How many syllables in pretext?

Syllables in pretext

2

pre·text

Pretext has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say pretext

Pronunciation/ˈpɹiˌtɛkst/
2 syllables, PRE-text · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say pretext slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, text. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in pretext?
Pretext has two syllables.
How do you divide pretext into syllables?
Pretext divides as pre-text.
Which syllable is stressed in pretext?
The first syllable (PRE-text).

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